From the Portland Press Herald:Doughnut makers in Maine say they aren’t concerned about Krispy Kreme cutting into their sales when the large, national chain rolls into the state.North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., a company famous for its fiercely devoted customers, said Monday that it has signed a development agreementwith franchisee NH Glazed LLC to open four shops in New Hampshire and three in Maine over the next several years. NH Glazed did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Christopher Hall, CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, agreed that local doughnut shops aren’t likely to be harmed by a Krispy Kreme expansion. He characterized it as a win for everyone in Maine, saying it will create jobs – including some with decent salaries, contribute to local economies and give consumers more choice.“Who doesn’t love Krispy Kreme doughnuts?” Hall said.